At long last, my new book Critical Decisions is out there, ready to reach (fingers crossed!) a wide and appreciative audience.
I’m really excited about this book. It pulls together ideas that have been smoldering in my brain for two decades — research, reflections and experiences (AKA “stories”). In the book, I relate the fascinating history of the patient empowerment revolution which has transformed medical practice for the last few decades, and explain why the revolution has only been partially successful so far — it has given patients power but not always with the tools to use that power effectively, and it has knocked physicians off their “doctor knows best” pedestals without leaving them a place to stand. I conclude the book by pointing us toward a future where patient empowerment leads to better doctor/patient communication, with the goal of an effective decision-making partnership between patients and their health care providers.
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I want to spread the word about these ideas. The book industry is in trouble. Those of us, who think that important topics cannot be covered in 140 characters or less, need to get out there and excite our friends about new books.
Most importantly, if you get a chance to read Critical Decisions, I hope you enjoy it!